ADMINISTRATIVE LEAD

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Pay Grade: 15 

Location: Must reside in/around the Phoenix metropolitan area.

 

As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportunities. We feed the employees of the nation's largest and most-prestigious companies -- in every state and across all industries. As a member of Eurest's leadership and professional support team, you will help our 16,000 chefs, and in-unit associates excel as they deliver world-class meals in corporate cafes and executive dining rooms with on-site catering through vending innovations and more.

 

Our company is innovative, high performing and fast growing. Our teammates are enthusiastic, committed to quality and thrive on consistently delivering unparalleled results. And did we mention we work with exciting companies and at interesting locations? Come grow your career with Eurest.

Job Summary

We’re seeking a proactive and highly organized Administrative Lead to support and drive a variety of strategic initiatives across our organization. This role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset and the ability to initiate and manage projects that support diverse and often underrepresented communities. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating cross-functional efforts, handling sensitive matters with discretion, and creating operational efficiencies that promote broader engagement and impact.
 
Responsibilities:

•    Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with all stakeholders, including senior executives, sponsors, business owners and field operations
•    Document and analyze information and processes to solve critical business issues
•    Build and manage cross-functional teams to meet the resource needs required of each project
•    Create and execute end-to-end project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•    Proactively communicate project details across all levels of the organization and across multiple departments in a clear and concise manner
•    Coordinate project activities between team members, while maximizing their productivity to achieve project goals
•    Build internal and external business relationships vital to the success of the project
•    Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
•    Identify, assess, and minimize risks throughout the project life cycle
•    Focus on driving initiatives that positively impact the customer experience
•    Developing and rolling out new marketing initiatives which will generate new sales, drive participation, and continuously improve the customer experience/satisfaction 
•     Work closely to support operations, culinary advancement, and new brand development/roll-out, as well as to create new programs and initiatives based on customer feedback
•    Lead marketing execution and compliance in assigned geographical markets.

 

Qualifications:

 

•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    PMP and/or Lean Sigma certifications preferred
•    Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing large, complex enterprise projects - preferably in the food or hospitality industry
•    Proven ability to define and execute change strategies
•    Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrixed environment
•    Proven ability to address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude
•    Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues
•    Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization
•    Proficiency Microsoft Office, Project Management software, and Visio programs
•    Travel 10%-20%

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necess